University of Kentucky Agricultural News

Youths paint state's first 4-H barn quilt

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:22:00 +0300

Over the past two or three years, large quilt blocks have begun to blanket...

Leadership Center, 4-H camp merger greater than the sum of its parts

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:21:00 +0300

The Kentucky Leadership Center is no more. Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp is a memory. In their place is the new Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center, a merged entity that promises to offer visitors the best of both facilities.

In the business world, mergers can sometimes mean downsizing and a...

Black shank cases increasing

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:19:00 +0300

In the last few weeks, instances of black shank on burley tobacco have been on the rise. Those numbers could increase as the summer wears on, said Kenny Seebold, extension plant pathologist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

Black shank is the biggest annual...

Extend grazing season by stockpiling grass

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:18:00 +0300

With the 2007 hay shortage still a vivid memory and high prices and tight supplies continuing into 2008, many livestock producers are looking for ways to extend the grazing season and reduce the cost of winter feeding. Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture extension forage...

UK College of Agriculture partners with Purdue for dairy exchange

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:17:00 +0300

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture is partnering with Purdue University to offer the first Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange. The two-day meeting will give dairy producers an opportunity to visit other dairies and learn the latest from UK and Purdue specialists July 29-31 in Barren County.

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Small-scale aquaculture workshop scheduled

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:16:00 +0300

For those who have ever considered fishing for bass and bluegill from the banks of their own pond or dipping a toe into small-scale shrimp sales, a workshop offered by the Kentucky State University Extension Program could be just the thing to float your boat.

The Small-scale, Home Use and...

Focus on sustainability growing

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:28:00 +0300

A few years ago the term "sustainability" wasn't bandied about very often in casual conversation. But these days, it's not so rare.

"I think sustainability is a word you hear a lot more now," said Mark Williams, director of the sustainable agriculture degree program...

Wheat harvest produces outstanding yields

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:26:00 +0300

The recent 2008 wheat harvest has been a textbook example for producing outstanding to near record breaking yields for Kentucky producers, according to University of Kentucky College of Agriculture specialists.

The 2008 crop was raised in near perfect weather conditions- a mild December, relatively...

Consider risks before applying fungicides to grain crops

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:24:00 +0300

With grain prices at unprecedented levels and some fungicide companies implementing aggressive marketing campaigns, many corn and soybean producers are considering applying a fungicide to increase yields. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture plant pathologists Don Hershman and Paul Vincelli...

Twilight Tour to highlight UK horticultural research July 31

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:23:00 +0300

From traditional to organic fruit and vegetable production, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Twilight Horticulture Tour will have something to interest just about anyone.

The UK Horticultural Research Farm in south Lexington is home to dozens of projects and variety trials...